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Seeing With Sound in Safe Virtual Environments: A Walk-In-Place VR Training System for Users With Visual Impairment Using the vOICe Algorithm
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- Authors
- Myung Jin (MJ) Kim, Mooseop Kim, HyeonBeom Yi, Chi Yoon Jeong
- Issue Date
- 2025-11
- Citation
- Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST) 2025, pp.1-2
- Language
- English
- Type
- Conference Paper
- Abstract
- We present a virtual reality (VR) training system that supports safe mobility skill development for low-vision users through visual-to-auditory sensory substitution. The system combines the vOICe algorithm with walk-in-place locomotion to enable navigation in immersive environments while minimizing physical risks and spatial requirements. Training with the system follows a two-phase structure: an initial learning phase to build familiarity with visual-to-audio substitution, followed by a navigation phase in which users apply auditory cues to explore and reach destinations in VR. The system provides a safe, controlled environment for developing non-visual spatial awareness and serves as an early exploration of a platform for evaluating sensory substitution techniques. Through this work, we aim to contribute to solutions that promote greater independence in mobility for visually impaired users.
- KSP Keywords
- Auditory Cues, Controlled environment, Immersive Environment, Low-vision users, Mobility skill, Non-visual, Sensory Substitution, Skill Development, Spatial awareness, Training system, Two-phase structure